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EJ52 PVT

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,745 mi
Last recorded149,745 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 PVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 149,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 144,600 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 144,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all rear sub frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 140,050 miles

Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 140,050 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 135,574 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 130,559 miles

engine check light on

Fail 8 Mar 2014 130,557 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine check light on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 125,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 125,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 110,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2010 89,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,774 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 73,753 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres low tread

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,014 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 59,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 29,987 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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EJ52 PVT is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ52 PVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ52 PVT registered?

EJ52 PVT is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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